carbonyl

/ˈkɑː(ɹ)bənɪl/
noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

A divalent functional group, (-CO-), characteristic of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amides, carboxylic acid anhydrides, carbonyl halides, esters and others.

2

Any compound of a metal with carbon monoxide, such as nickel carbonyl, Ni(CO)₄.

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